Stan Lee's Superhumans

About Stan Lee's Superhumans

Stan Lee’s Superhumans is a documentary television series that premiered in 2010 on the History channel. The show, which was inspired by the comic books co-created by Stan Lee, features individuals from various parts of the world who possess unique, seemingly superhuman abilities. These extraordinary people are thoroughly analyzed using modern science and technology to understand the physical or genetic factors contributing to their unique abilities.

Making / Production

The series was created by Stan Lee and hosted by Daniel Browning Smith, a renowned contortionist often dubbed "the most flexible man in the world". Each episode uncovers several individuals with extraordinary abilities, showcasing their powers, and subsequently placing them under scientific tests to explain the naturally occurring phenomena.

Actors

• Stan Lee: The creator of the show and renowned comic book author, his personal commentary introduces each episode.
• Daniel Browning Smith: The host of the show and world's most flexible man, he travels around the world interviewing and showcasing the abilities of the superhumans.
• Dr. Rahul Jandial: A neurosurgeon who appears regularly on the show, he provides medical and scientific explanations for the superhuman abilities showcased.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Stan Lee has appeared in every episode, either by providing commentary or sometimes in person.
• Stan Lee co-created some of the most popular Marvel superheroes, thus having a deep affinity towards real-life superhumans.
• Some of the superhuman feats demonstrated on the show include an individual with high resistance to electric shock, a blind man navigating using echolocation, and a man capable of running on water.

Awards

The show, while much appreciated by the audience, did not receive any notable awards during its run-time.

Quotes

• "I've always been extremely interested in people with extraordinary abilities." - Stan Lee
• "My superhuman quest continues." -Daniel Browning Smith

Music, Soundtrack

The series features captivating background music by talented composers, aligning with the thrilling and scientific nature of the show. Unfortunately, specific tracks or artists are not listed.